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Ariel Atom V8 takes on a BMW S1100RR (among others)

This is an absolutely awesome video from Top Gear. It has the Atom V8 take on the Lexus LF-A and Gallardo LP560 Superleggera in a 0-100-0 contest. The cars are no match for the Atom V8 so the BMW S1100RR is used. Enjoy!

This IMO would not be an ideal combination. You will have a torqueless motor below 3500 RPM that all of a sudden makes +100 wtq and +150 HP because boots hits you in the face, imagine taking a turn with that in a 1200 lbs car; loose rearend much?

I prefer linear and predictable torque for a light car like this.

I hear what your saying and your right but a 3L v8 is not a v8 for torque as we associate them. Its a v8 for revs.

I could have percieved what DBFIU said the wrong way. He might have meant, a 3l v8 doesnt have the torque high or low rpm to kick you which means it is very linear. Not that it has low down torque that v8's are known for which makes it more predictable and linear. Either way i agree that linear is the better route in this case.

I could have percieved what DBFIU said the wrong way. He might have meant, a 3l v8 doesnt have the torque high or low rpm to kick you which means it is very linear. Not that it has low down torque that v8's are known for which makes it more predictable and linear. Either way i agree that linear is the better route in this case.